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04/11/2015
New Chair Of Livestock And Meat Commission Appointed
A new Chair to the Livestock and Meat Commission has been appointed.
Mr Gerard McGivern was selected as the new Chair and the appointment is effective from 07 November 2015 to 6 November 2018.
The Livestock and Meat Commission, which was established in 1967, has the general duty of assisting the development of the livestock and livestock products sectors of the local agri-food industry.
It provides a range of services to producers and meat traders including market intelligence and undertakes promotional activities.
It also administers the Farm Quality Assurance Scheme and market support arrangements for beef and lamb in Northern Ireland.
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Mr Gerard McGivern was selected as the new Chair and the appointment is effective from 07 November 2015 to 6 November 2018.
The Livestock and Meat Commission, which was established in 1967, has the general duty of assisting the development of the livestock and livestock products sectors of the local agri-food industry.
It provides a range of services to producers and meat traders including market intelligence and undertakes promotional activities.
It also administers the Farm Quality Assurance Scheme and market support arrangements for beef and lamb in Northern Ireland.
(CD)
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